The Bible Matters Podcast

In this episode we continued our conversation with David Helm, senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago and founder of the Charles Simeon Trust. David recently preached a series on Matthew’s Gospel at his church, and we sat down with him to talk to him more about his work on Matthew 21, as well as the story of how he started the Charles Simeon Trust and trains people to preach expositionally.  You c...

In this episode we feature a talk by David Helm on Matthew 21:33-46 which is Matthew's account of Jesus' parable of the tenants in the vineyard. The talk the work of the Lord and the Lord's judgement on faithless tenants. On Friday's episode, we will discuss this passage with David, as well as his work with the Simeon Trust, and the work the Lord has given us to do.  The Bible Matters Podcast is f...

In this episode we spoke to David Helm, senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago and author of a number of books including Expositional Preaching. David recently preached a series on Matthew’s Gospel at his church, and we sat down with him to talk to him more about a sermon he preached in Matthew 17:1-13, as well as more generally about expositional preaching.   You can listen to the whole of David’...

In this episode we feature a talk by David Helm on Matthew 17:1-13 which Matthew's account of the transfiguration of Jesus. The talk concerned the essential need for all people to listen to Jesus. On Friday's episode, we will discuss this passage with David, as well as Matthew's Gospel in general and how to teach Gospel narrative.  The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donat...

In today's episode, we continued our conversation with Amy Wicks, Bible teacher and Women's minister at St Silas church in Glasgow. We spoke to Amy about a recent series she taught at a conference for women in ministry on 2 Thessalonians. In this episode, we focused particularly on 2 Thessalonians 3 and what it has to say about the nature of Gospel work.  You can listen to all of Amy's 2 Thessalon...

In this episode we feature a talk by Amy Wicks on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 which she delivered to a conference for women in ministry. The passage concerns the Gospel work all Christians are called to get involved in, and the danger of disorder (Amy's understanding of the word 'idleness') within a church setting. We will speak to Amy more about this talk and other things concerning 2 Thessalonians an...

In today's episode, we sat down with Amy Wicks, Bible teacher and Women's minister at St Silas church in Glasgow. We spoke to Amy about a recent series she taught at a conference for women in ministry on 2 Thessalonians. In this episode, we focused particularly on 2 Thessalonians 2, a famously tricky passage in the New Testament. In addition we talked about the end of the world and how considering...

In this episode we feature a talk by Amy Wicks on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 which she delivered to a conference for women in ministry. The passage concerns the end of the world and contains difficult ideas such as the future rebellion and the man of lawlessness. We will speak to Amy more about this talk and other things concerning 2 Thessalonians and her ministry on Friday's episode.  The Bible Matte...

In today’s episode we sat down with Carl Porter. Carl came to know the Lord Jesus ten years ago, and since then has held a deep conviction of reaching his friends, family and colleagues with the Gospel. We spoke to Carl about the ways he’s sought to do this, the disciplines which enable him to do this effectively, as well as how he believes all Christians should see their workplaces as a key missi...

Today we continued our conversation with William Taylor about his recent work in 1 Thessalonians. We asked him particularly about a sermon he preached in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and about how Christians are to understand the return of Jesus Christ.   The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on...

In this episode, we feature a talk by William Taylor on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 concerning the return of Jesus Christ and the reality for Christians who die ahead of Jesus' return. We will speak to William more about this talk on the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast.  The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a fin...

In today’s episode, we sat down with William Taylor, Rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, to discuss his recent work on 1 Thessalonians. We spoke to him in particular about 1 Thessalonians 2 and the marks of an authentic Gospel ministry, as well as the decline in Gospel work in mainline denominations.   The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners....

In this episode, we feature a talk by William Taylor on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 concerning the marks of authentic Gospel ministry. We will speak to William more about this talk on the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast.  The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give...

Season 2 is coming out next week! We're really excited to share it with you.  The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here...

In the final episode of this series, we speak to George Diwakar about a sermon he preached on Acts 19. We talked to George about apologetics, and how the Bible acts an apologetic for itself, as well as more widely about the book of Acts, its structure and its purpose. We were also joined by William Taylor and Tim Sheppard who contributed to the same teaching series on the book of Acts.   In this e...

In this episode we feature a talk from George Diwakar, curate at St Helen's Bishopsgate, on Acts 19:21-41. We will talk further with George about this talk in the next episode. The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s epi...

In this episode, we sat down again with Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. We continued our conversation with Denesh concerning the book of Judges, and particularly the story of Gideon in Judges 6. Additionally, we asked Denesh about how to make talks simple and memorable, as well as the theme of God’s faithfulness to an unfaithful people.   You can learn more a...

In this episode, we feature a talk on Judges 6:1-40 by Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. This talk concerns God’s faithfulness to his people, despite their repeated failings and faithlessness in him; a message that is as true and relevant for Christians today as it was for ancient Israel. In the next episode of the Bible Matters podcast, we’ll sit down with Den...

In today’s episode, we sat down with Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. Denesh recently preached a series of sermons in the book of Judges, and so we spoke to him about the first talk in that series of Judges 1, as well as the book in general. We asked him about preaching Old Testament narratives, as well as the theme of compromise in the Christian life.   You c...

In this episode, we feature a talk on Judges 1:1-2:5 by Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. This talk concerns compromising on God’s word and how God is always faithful despite the failures of his people. In the next episode of the Bible Matters podcast, we’ll sit down with Denesh to discuss the book of Judges, as well as the topics and themes of this talk.   You...

This week we sat down with Dr. Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church, North Carolina to speak to him about a recent talk he gave on Revelation 8:1-5. We asked him about preaching the book of Revelation and how to navigate the challenges that come with it, as well as about the message of his sermon, that God has ordained our prayers to be the moments that come to define history.  ...

In this episode, we feature a talk on Revelation 8:1-5 by Dr. Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church, North Carolina. It’s a talk concerning the prayers of God’s people as they pray for the Lord’s return, and how these humble prayers of the believer are in fact the moments that define world history. In the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast, we’ll sit down with Kevin to ask...

In this episode we sat down once again with Andrew Sach, pastor at Grace Church Greenwich to continue our conversation on the book of Amos, and discuss a talk he gave on Amos 8:4-14. We continued discussing the theme of God’s judgement, and particularly in reference to God withdrawing understanding from his people. We also discussed preaching with the right emotional tone, and considering God’s ju...

In this episode, we feature a talk on Amos 8:4-14 by Andrew Sach, pastor of Gracechurch Greenwich. It’s a talk that continues the theme of God’s judgment on the nations, but in this passage manifests in the withdrawal of his lifegiving word. In the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast, we will be continuing to talk to Andrew about his series in Amos, how he preached this talk, and the theme o...

In this episode we sit down with Andrew Sach, pastor at Grace Church Greenwich and author of mulitple books including Pierced for our Transgressions, Dig Deeper, and Are You 100% Sure You Want To Be an Agnostic? We discussed a recent sermon Andrew gave on Amos 1:1-3:8 and discussed with him preaching on God’s judgement, as well as how the form of a sermon should match the way in which a Bible pass...